Policy Prohibiting Discrimination

This policy is designed to foster adherence to the University of Richmond's non-discrimination statement and to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Scope

This policy applies to the University of Richmond and all of its Affiliates. As used in this policy, the term “Affiliates” means organizations or entities in which the University owns a controlling interest or has the right to elect the majority of the entity’s governing board. The University shall also apply this policy, to the extent practicable, to the conduct of contractors and other third parties providing services on the University campus.

Policy

General Policy

The University of Richmond prohibits discrimination and harassment against applicants, students, faculty or staff on the basis of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, status as a veteran or any classification protected by local, state or federal law.

As a recipient of federal funds, the University complies with federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX). Title IX provides that: “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The University is committed to preventing and responding to conduct that violates its non-discrimination policy. Any individual whose conduct violates this policy will be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with applicable University policies and procedures.

For questions about discrimination in education, including sex discrimination, please contact the University’s Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Kristine Henderson Puryear Hall, Suite 101, (804) 289-8186, khender3@richmond.edu. Further information about Title IX and sexual discrimination in education is available from the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC, 20202-1100; 800-421-3481; OCR@ed.gov; or http://www.ed.gov/ocr.

Should I Report Concerns about Discrimination?

The University strongly encourages prompt reporting of incidents that may constitute discrimination or harassment. Any member of the University community who believes that he or she may have been or knows someone who may have been discriminated against or subjected to harassment, including sexual harassment, in violation of the University’s policy, should report that concern or those concerns.

Kristine Henderson, Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator at (804) 289-8186, khender3@richmond.edu.

While the University encourages people to report concerns regarding alleged discrimination directly to the individuals listed above, reports may also be made via the University’s Ethics and Compliance Helpline. The Ethics and Compliance Helpline can be reached at (804) 287-1800 or by submitting an online report.

How Does the University Respond to Reports or Complaints of Discrimination?